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Canelo Álvarez Sets Sept. 12, 2026 Riyadh Return on ‘Mexico vs. The World’ Card

The comeback launches his Canelo Promotions banner with Saudi backing, reflecting a pivot to greater control after Crawford’s retirement.

Overview

  • Turki Alalshikh announced the event and said it will serve as the inaugural card for Canelo Promotions in Riyadh.
  • No opponent has been confirmed for Álvarez’s main event at super middleweight.
  • Álvarez underwent a left elbow procedure, and his camp says the surgery will not affect the September date.
  • The super-middleweight picture remains fragmented, with only the WBA title held by Armando Toro Reséndiz.
  • Reports say Álvarez declined an IBF title opportunity while recovering, and coverage indicates the WBO belt could be contested by Diego Pacheco against Hamzah Sheeraz.